FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. G2. PICKED UP BY THE WAY. THINGS SEEN AND HEARD IN THE TOWN AND VICINITY. The New School lluilding Question Is Treated Upon in an Intelligent Manner by the Saunterer—Some Facts and Fig ures Which Require Consideration. Tho agitation for tho now school building is now fairly under way, and it is to bo hoped that tho discussion will bo continued until tho question becomes threadbare. It is of great importance to have tho people fully understand what is required of them, in order that they may cast their votes intelligently. Nothing has been done by tho diroctors to onlighten the public, except to ask to bo allowed to incroaso tho debt. True, a design of a $22,000 eight-room building has been exhibited, but if they know anything moro about tho subject they seem to bo carefully keeping tho information to themsolves, and tho col umns which havo been written in de fenso of a now school aro entirely over looking tho vital parts of tho proposi tion and do not in any way justify the erection of an oight-room building, such as has boon adopted by the board. Ad ditional school facilities must bo had, but is it not better to have the right kind when they do coino than to erect a costly ediiico which will not serve the purposes intended? Nothing, by the way of a thorough explanation, has been givon on this sub ject, and as the pooplo wore left to draw their own conclusions from actions of the directors, which were not at all creditable, who can blame them for op posing the proposition? Can the direc tors state positively that an eight-room building will accommodate all the school-going children of Freoland? Have they made a census of the school going children of the town, and if so what are the figures? It would be un fair (or rather premature) to accuse the directors of willfully "doing" the tax payers an injustico, but figures from re liable sources indicate that this is what they are. doing, or else their judgment is of a quality which marks them as in competent and unfit to arrange for a matter of this kind. The board may moan well, and in all probability the members will insist they aro right, but until they refute the facts and figures given below an eight-room building should not bo sanctioned by tho tax payers. The now school building would have accommodations for 400 pupils—so to each room. This number is consider ed sufficient by experienced teachers in graded, and too many in mixed schools. The report of the principal of the bor ough schools gave the attendance as 286 for January. From this report the new building would have room for 114 pupils. Independent of the borough principal's report the school at Birvanton has 83 pupils enrolled. The Woodside school has 71 pupils enrolled in the grammar room and 112 in the primary room. It must bo remembered that those are all borough children, with the exception of a few allowed for tho Coxe addition, which would not materially change tho result. Thus we have on the rolls of our public schools about 550 pupils, and the board of diroctors want to expend 922,000 for a building which will accom modate only 400! What is going to bo done witli tho other 150 pupils? That is a question which requires an answer and the diroctors owe it to the tax payers of Frooland to furnish one bo fore election day. But this is not all. There are at least 150 borough children attending St. Ann's parochial schools. These child ren must be taken into consideration also. They have an unquestioned right to apply for admission to tho public schools any time they so desiro. Tho school law says: "Tho diroctors shall establish a sufficient number of common schools for the education of every indi vidual above the age of six and under twenty-one years, in their respective dis tricts, who may apply for admission." Then again, tho town is growing so rapidly that the school-going population is increasing largely every year, and that has not been allowed for. This is nothing but a question of justice to tho /taxpayers and children, and unless "our oxcollont school board" is going to use the trolley car system in our public schools—"push up there" and "hold on to the straps"—they ought to withdraw the proposition and have it remodeled so as to provide ample accommodation for all tho children. In enumerating the ups and downs of life in tho mining towns, as told by men who stroll into Frooland to while away the idle days which aro now so plontiful, the evils of former years, which tho miners have so repeatedly made war up on, seem to flourish without being ques tioned, and with all the vigor and energy possessed by a demon. The gossip, as it comes, is not idle. On the contrary, it is only too true. In somo of tho towns tho people aro well enough situated, but in others the hand of charity would bo a welcome visitor at the door of many families. The spirit of charity, how over, is not running rampant in the min ing towns. It never was and novcr will, and oven it was, men who are strong and willing to work despise the word and for that reason often endure the pangs of poverty in silence. A gentleman speaking of the condition of work and the people, In the town in which he rosides, last week said: "I never saw tho place in such a bad state as It Is now. During the past year tho mines didn't average three days a week, and thoro is no question but men with families aro in reduced circumstances. They couldn't be any other way, because it will make a family of eight hustlo to get along on from $4 to s<> per week when tho fixed charges, house rent, etc., aro takon out. Still, it is being done, but I tell you it don't afford any luxu ries. Yes, it is a time of economy among the people of tho town I livo in and so long as tho work and earnings of the men aro determined by the manager of tho company store, things are not going to be any bettor." Jeddo Tunnel to lie Opened. Judge Rice has rendered a decision in the Jeddo tunnel case, which has been on trial in court for over two weeks, in favor of the company. In order to drain the Jeddo, Eborvale and Harleigh mines of millions of gallons of water, and thereby reach the rich deposits of coal, it was necessary for tho Jeddo Tunnel Company to drive a tunnel live miles long at a cost of $2,500,000. Everything was complete for the firing of the blast which was to shatter the walls separat ing the lower workings of tho mines from the tunnel, and thus liberate tie great quantity of water in tho mines, when an injunction was served on the company by a number of farmers of Butler and Conyngham valleys to pre vent their completing the work. The farmers claimed that the water liberated from the mines would How along the creek, and their farms would lie prac tically destroyed; that it would bo im possible to water their stock, and that the coal dirt cast upon the banks of the creek when it overflowed would be spread over their fields. The decision of Judge Rice gives the company authority to tap the water, bui says it must be done by degrees, so as not to entail loss to tho farmers. Tho draining of the tunnel assures as a result the rebuilding of Ebervaleand Harleigh, which were well populated and prosper ous, but which, since the flooding of the mines, have been practically deserted. Brained His Child. From the Wilkes-Barro Record. A horrible tale of infanticide was toid in Squire Ford s office at Georgetown yesterday, which, if true, will land a Polander named Silonski on the scaffold. Silenski was married about a year ago and a little girl was born a few months ago. The child died, was buried and there was no more thought of it until Tuesday night. Silenski got drunk, so a noighbor woman alleges, and bragged about the way he boat tho life out of his own daughter by dashing its brains out on tho floor and then buried it. Last evening a warrant was sworn out for the man's arrest. Constables Lyons and Cramer say they have evidence enough to convict Silenski of one of the most atrocious crimes over committed in that place. The parties interested will have the body disinterred and a rigid investi gation will follow. Meanwhile Silonski will be held without bail. LuilieH* Aid Entertainment. Below is the programme for the enter tainment to be hold at the English Bap tist church tomorrow evening by the Ladies' Aid Society: Dialogue Mrs. Roberts Sewing Circle Trio Evans, Jones and Mrs. A. Roberts Reeitation Tabitha Moses Duet Mrs. Mury A. Jones and Mrs. Moses Recitation E. Rowlands and Evan Paul Solo Rev. ,i. T. Griffith Recitation Thomas O. Roberts S°ng Mrs. A. Roberts Recitation Ellen Rowlands Qurtottc Evans, Jones and party Dialogue..Mrs. Mary Paul undSarah Morgans on £ James Jones Recitation... Thomas (). Roberts Duet A. Roberts and J. Jones Reading Mrs. Mary A.Jones Solo Miss Sarah Morgans Recitation..". Ellen Rowlands Quartette Joseph Evans and party Recitation Evan Paul Song James Jones Reeitation Jennie Hoaverly Reading Margaret Roberts Schuylkill's Minors' Wages. At a meeting of tho committee of the Schuylkill Coal Exchange, held at Potts villo, the rate of wages to bo paid tho miners of tho Schuylkill district of tho anthracite coal region for the last half of January and tho first half of February was fixed at $2.18 1-5 or eleven per cent below the $2.50 basis, which is one per cent lower than last month, and lower than they have been for some years, it had boon hoped that with the severe winter weather all over tho country and the general increase of trade the wages would take a slight advance. Tho mines have not worked steadily, and the wages even on this basis would be small. DEATHS. AUBREY.—At Eckloy, January 31, Thomas Aubrey, aged 97 years. In terred yesterday at Eckloy cemetery. Fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc., daily at Laubach's, also choice confectionery. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1895. FROM CORRESPONDENTS. I LETTERS THAT CONTAIN A VARIED | ASSORTMENT OF NEWS. Drirton Items Gil the rod l'p by Our Wide- Awake Reporter—One Correspondent | K\plaiiiH a Previous Letter and Another , Has Something About the Electric Uoad. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communicationsj upon local or general subjects are soli- ! cited by the TRIBUNE. The name of the- \ writer must accompany all letters or items stmt to this oiHco for publication. I DRIFTON ITEMS. John Curran, who is a candidate for . school director in Hazlo township, is 1 making an active canvass for the office. '■ Mr. Curran is an old and popular resi- j dent of this place, one whom the people have unlimited confidence in, and one ' who is well qualified for the office and deserves to be electod. Miss Carrie Hollener colebrated her ' fourteenth birthday annivorsary one j evening last week. Her many friends assembled and congratulated her, and the evening was spent in singing and dancing. Quite a number of the childron of town were given a sleighrido on Satur day night by Mr. Freas, of South lieb erton. They enjoyed it very much and praise Mr. Freas for his kindness. Mrs. William McTague, of town, and Mrs. Ezra Freas, of South Hoberton, enjoyed a sleighride to Buck Mountain last week. • Perry Wcntz, of town, who is attend ing school at Princeton university, came home sick on Wednesday evening. .1. S. 11. Holmes was granted a patent last week on a differential roller-bearing. The cry of the people Is when are the collieries going to work steady. • Drifton was well represented at Free land opera house last week to see that charming actress, Miss Kitty Rhoades. i Daniel Jones, of Freeland, a driver in i No. 2 slope, has resigned. Miss Rose Campbell, of Bckley, called on friends hero last week. Mrs. William Gillespie and Mrs. Mc- Enroe were ilazleton visitors on Friday. Three days will be worked here this week. Miss Julia Rarro, of Wilkos-Barre, I was the guest of Miss Kate Kennedy the ; fore part of last week. Miss Bridget McCole will soon leave ■ for Ireland, where she intends to spend a few months. Mrs. Conaghan and daughter Bessie, of Ilazleton, were the guests of John McCarthy and wife part of last week. William Fuller, of Silver Brook, and Martin Nosbitt, of Eborvale, spoilt a few hours hore yesterday. Misses Sallic Gallagher, Mary Sweeny and Bridget Boyle attended thowodding ! of Daniel llanlon and Miss Mary Mc- Neils at Garwood last week. William Reese, a teamster here, re signed on Saturday, and began work with the Blanchard Diamond Drill Com pany at the Hazlo Mines lire. Six holes j will be drilled from the surface to con- | vey water to the seat of the lire. AN EXPLANATION. Freeland, February 2, 1895. EDITOR TRIBUNE. —In reference toHhe letter that I wrote in the TRIBUNE on the 30th ult., the meaning of which was not understood by some of those whom I it concerned, I did not say in the letter that my intentions, are to do any harm to the Republican party on tho third Tuesday in February. My lotter had reference only to tho methods used at the convention, and I meant to call at- ; tention to the effect such methods would have on tho voters. I am with the party on election day i as a Republican, and if there aro any of . that party who aro inclined to think I i 1 carry two kinds of water in one bucket j lot them say so. If I have written any- ' - tiling to prove detrimental to the party i lam willing to apologize. A CITIZEN. " ANOTHER VIEW OF IT. Freeland, February 2, 1895. EDITOR TRlßUNE.— noaring so much { talk about our borough council and the ; Ilazleton Traction Company in regard to an ordinance that is now before the : council, I believe the business men and ! citizens of the old borough are not tending to their interests or else they * would appear before council and insist on having this road put through all parts of the town or drive it out entirely. < The men on the council who can't see beyond the rims of their hats should 1 take them off and look around. Tho ] fellows who aro brushing you down uro . doing It for a purpose. They want tho road to remain whore It Is for another . year so they can do all tho busfnoss and tlmy don't care who poses as their deceived champion. The pooplo in tho lower part of the town have been very i successful In keeping the road there. ] Why, one of them stated lie would bo willing to give the Traction Company i money if they would not run their tracks any further. Now if It is good forthem, i the business men of North Centre, Main, ' I Front and Walnut streets should sec that the council gives them a fair show too. While I believe the council should not • put any unnecessary expense on the tax- I payers, it is only fair and just that the cars should come up through the bor | ough and treat all alike. These cul . verts, of which something has been said, ■ are only an excuse to have the trolley • remain where it is. It may not be policy i to say it, but these culverts must be ; made whether the trolley comes up or | not. Every citizen knows the present I gutters have been a nuisance for years, | and none know this better than the busi : ness men who drive delivery wagons | loaded with crockery, glassware, etc., over them. They are liable to get the I borough into trouble at any time and ■ the cost of one suit would cover them all. | Business men of the northern part of , town, go and demand your rights, and | councilmen do not listen to these men who are rubbing you up the back for | their own benefit. Don't allow them to scare you with one breath for being in I favor of the Traction Company, but look i well over the ground and note from | whom this opposition comes. Couneil- I men, these people have not the Interests of the town at heart; it is their own axes they want to grind, and their scheme is as transparent as glass. Give all the business men a chance and if the cars can't run all over town tax them out of the borough altogether. EQUAL RIGHTS. LICENSES WANTED. I List of Applicants In Freeliuid Borough and fostor and Butler Townships. License court will commence on Men day, February is. and the following is a list of the applicants of this locality who havo made applications for licenses: Freelnnd Borough. HOTELS. Thomas Campbell, 32 Centre street. Daniel Bonner, Front street. Andrew Curney, South street. 1 Frederick lluas, Washington and Main streets. M. H. Hunsicker, Centre street. Peter Mngugnu, Centre and South streets. John liossay, 75 Centre street. Patrick Sweeney, Centre and Carbon streets. Mary Staid, I3t> Centre street. Daniel Snyder, 17 and 10 Main street. John Yanncs, 24 and 20 Front strtiot. RUST AUH ANTS. Francis Brennnn, 151 Centre street. Manus Brennan, 05 Centre street. William Boyle, 145 Centre street. James Bonner, 150 Washington street. Hugh M. Bristol, 100 Centre street. John Brlslin, 48 Centre street. [ Patrick Carey, Centre street, j Michael DePlerro. 50 liidge street, i DoPierro Bros., 2 and 4 Centre street. ' Jane DeFoy, Washington street, i Stephen Drasher, 20 Centre street. | Frank Eborett, 10 Front street. I A. Enos, Washington and Carbon streets. Morris Carry, 50 Washington street. Condy Guffncy, ltidge und Carbon streets. ; John Gi(lo, Washington street, j Wm. Gallagher, itidgc and Carbon streets. Patrick Givens, Ridge and South strcots. Mary Hudoek, Bidge street. 1 John Hudoek, 152 Centre street, j Wm. Jenkins, Luzerne and Centre streets. Peter Jasmiski, Walnut street. ! August Kellert, 50 Walnut street, j Michael Kleitz. Washington street. | Albert Gocppcrt, 11 Walnut street. Joseph Lutz, 15 Walnut street, j Kate MeGroarty, Centre street. I Klllian Miller, Centre and Carbon streets. Jas. J. Muloy, Carbon and Washington streets, i Patrick McGeehan, 110 Centre street. | John McGee, 80 Centre street, j Edward Murphy, 20 Centre street. Condy O. Boyle, 08 Centre street. I Jos. Plobliss, Centre and Main streets. I John Ruguns, 74 Centre street. Kayeton Bymun, Chestnut street. I Adam Sachs, 5 Front street. ! Daniel ShovUn, Carbon and Washington sts. | Peter Shamboro, 161 Centre street. Mary Sliigo, 132 Centre street. I Libor Winter, 11 Front street. | Michael Welsh, 147 Centre street. , John Zoisloft, 45 Washington street. Joseph Zwolensky, 112 Centre street. BOTTLERS. J. Dushcek, Walnut and Washington at root 8. Michael Potoohuy, ltilgo street. Alox. Sholleck, Washington stroet. Peter Tlmony, Carbon street. Peter Yannes, Washington street. M. Zomany, Main and Washington streets. WHOLESALE. Patrick Burke, 40 Walnut stroet. C. Dusheek, Main and Washington streets. John Goulya, 45 Ridge street, j Chas. Moeraohbaoher, 58 Washington street. Foster Township. HOTELS. Tague Gallagher, public road. Henry Fulk, public road. F. Krone, Birkbeck and Johnson streets. Mary Krouse, public road. Matthew Makorwlezh. public road. Charles Seesholtz, Main and Fern streets. Peter Sehuoe, public road. George Schroiner, public road. RESTAURANTS. Stephen Eroli, public road. Eden Moycr, public road. Albert Novak, public road. William O'Donnell, public road. John Suhnee, public road. WHOLESALE. Stanislaus Rudewick, public road. Itutler Township. HOTELS. Martin D. Carey, public road. George W. Dinkcluchor, public road. Patrick F. Herrou, public road. Frederick Landnicsscr, public road. Hiohare-, eial prices; very cheap. Gloves and Mitts, very cheap. Men's and Boys' Winter Caps and Overcoats. Dry Goods, heavy cloths and flannels, must he closed out. I carry complete lines of Fur- j niture, Carpets, Beddings and Oil Cloths. Tho Carpets will ! be sold regardless of cost for j this month. Groceries and Provisions. Fi'uits and Vegetables. JOHN C. BERNER Corner South and Washington streets. DePIERRO- BROS. -CAFE.= Cornor of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Knufer Club, Roscnbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, lleuuessy Druntly, Itfackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS !N EVERY STYLE, Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches , j Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS, j Ra Hen tine and Hazl c ton beer on tap. | Batlis, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. SPECIAL NOTICE! Owing to the dullness of trade during the poor times that we are having at present, we l ave concluded to hold for the next two weeks a great sacrifice sale, which will be known as THE HARD TIMES SALE. Everything in our largo lines of Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gents' Furnishings, Trunks, Valises, etc., (our merchant tailoring department included) will be sold at greatly reduced prices. Give us a call and seo how cheap clothing can he bought at our establishment. KErOWICH'S New Clothing Store, Freeland, Pa. ZMercliant Tailcrin.gr a Specialty. 81.50 PER YEAR r~MIAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Ofllco: Kooms3aiul 4, H rkbeck Brick, Frcolaud. TO UN M. CABB/n . J Attorney-at-Laiß All legbl bustaf&j promptly attended. Poatoinoo EuUClng, •• .. . Frcclanfl. | J F. O'NEILL; Atiorh'cy-aMaw, ....v. uft'rr!„. 106 rabllo Square, - Wilkoe-Harm : HALFIS, :i Hannufaotarer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons," &c. Walnut and Pino Streets, Freeland. j A/TRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. J None bat Reliable Companies Represented. Fish, Oysters, Butter, Eggs. General Truck Store. ! Oysters Served in All Styles. | Mill: Delivered Daily. James D. Mock, 133 Centre St. CARPET WEAVING of every kind done by "JP. CA.RET*. ! Prices Reasonable. Rear of Carey 1 s Bar ber Shop, Centre Stmt. JOHN PECORA, ~~ MERCHANT TAILOR, SI WASHINGTON STREET. | Fine line <>t samples for fall and winter suits, ; overcoats, etc. Excellent llts und good work- I inanship. A trial order requested. ~lTbor winter, EEST .A. "CT IE3 3>T T OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Frceland. Tli" fluent liquors and cigars served nt the counter, t 00l beer and porter on tap. d. Goepperi, proprietor of tho Washington House, The best of whisaies, wines, giti cigars, etc. Call in when in that part of tho town. | Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. I EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS, Etc. All kinds of TEMPERANCE DRINKS. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots^and^Shoes, Flour ami Feed, Tobacco, Cigarß, Tin and (Jt/eensware, ) Vood and 11 allowware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour alwtivs in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. !i My motto is small protits und quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, 1 N. IK. Cor. Venire and Front Sis., Frceland.